NEW DELHI, 7 November (H.S.): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited applications from startups working in the film and allied technology sectors to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2026.

The initiative aims to provide startups with a platform to showcase their products, technologies and solutions to national and international stakeholders from the film and media industries. It will also offer opportunities to connect with filmmakers, production houses, investors and other participants in the global creative sector.

Eligible applicants must be registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and operate in the film or related technology domains. Applications will be screened and evaluated by a selection committee constituted by WaveX.

Selected startups will get an opportunity to present their innovations at the event and explore potential industry partnerships and collaborations.

Interested startups can submit their applications and obtain further details through the registration portal at wavex.wavesbazaar.com. Queries can also be sent to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Wavex-mib@gov.in.

IFFI, established in 1952, is an annual film festival held in Goa that brings together filmmakers, artists, producers and cinema enthusiasts from India and abroad. The festival provides a platform for showcasing films, promoting creative exchange and encouraging international collaboration.

WaveX, or WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Media and Entertainment sector. Its focus areas include Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), along with other media technologies.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar